Nurse Practitioners · Maryland · Continuing education
Maryland Nurse Practitioner CE Requirements (2026)
01 In short
- Maryland does not require CE hours for CRNP license renewal (other ways to show competency apply — see below); renewal on the date shown on your license.
Official source: the state licensing board · checked Oct 28, 2026
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03 Requirements
Maryland CRNP CE requirements at a glance
- CE required
- Noneno hours set
- Renewal cycle
- 2 years
- Deadline
- On license
- Reporting
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- Renewal deadline
- On the date shown on your license
- Renew online
- health.maryland.gov ↗
| Topic | Hours | How often |
|---|---|---|
| Implicit bias & cultural competencyAll health occupation renewal applicants: implicit bias and structural racism training, at the first renewal after April 1, 2026 | — | once |
Alternatives & exemptions. Biennial renewal requires documentation of every current national NP certification from a Board-recognized certifying body; certification lapses if the Board has no record of a current national certification.
Good to know. NP certification expires with the RN license and renews biennially. The Board sets no NP contact hours; the implicit bias/structural racism training (Health Occ. §1-225) is an attestation with no hour count stated. CNS renewal: copy of national certification plus $10.
Source: dsd.maryland.gov · COMAR 10.27.07.04 · checked Oct 28, 2026
04 Questions
How many CE hours do nurse practitioners need in Maryland?
No set number of hours — Biennial renewal requires documentation of every current national NP certification from a Board-recognized certifying body; certification lapses if the Board has no record of a current national certification.
Which CE topics are mandatory for nurse practitioners in Maryland?
Implicit bias & cultural competency (once).
How do I verify a nurse practitioner license in Maryland?
Use the license lookup of the Maryland Board of Nursing (health.maryland.gov/mbon/Pages/default.aspx); the board's own record is the primary source. CE status itself is checked by the board at renewal.
When is the renewal deadline for nurse practitioners in Maryland?
Licenses renew on the date shown on your license (2 years cycle).